A draft Japanese-U.S.-Mongolian agreement over the creation of a
nuclear fuel production and spent fuel disposal cycle clearly refers to
Mongolia as the destination of such fuel, according to its text, which was
obtained by Kyodo News.

The draft statement of intent among the three countries on the
so-called “comprehensive fuel services” would create the world”s
first framework in which Mongolia exports uranium fuel to other countries and
disposes it on its soil  after it is
spent there.

The draft agreement mentions the role of the International Atomic
Energy Agency, the U.N. nuclear watchdog, in possibly providing technical
support to Mongolia in developing used fuel storage facilities there.

The document also says the three countries should meet regularly to
develop “commercial arrangements to provide comprehensive fuel services at
the front-end and back-end of the fuel cycle in a safe, secure, responsible and
peaceful manner.”

The document says Mongolia has already begun contacting the United Arab
Emirates over the possible supply of Mongolian uranium fuel and acceptance of
the fuel after its use.